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AF03 WZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,155 mi
Last recorded101,155 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

tempory oil filler car fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside steering rack tie rods worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes are corroded

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,526 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,706 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 41,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 25,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AF03 WZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 WZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF03 WZS registered?

AF03 WZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AF03 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 WZS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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